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3DS Reclaims Top Spot in Japan

There's been some positive news for Nintendo in Japan with the 3DS reclaiming top spot in the Hardware charts, according to Media Create weekly sales charts. The 3DS sold 58,837 units to seize the crown, an increase on the previous week: with no major new releases on the handheld last week it is a reasonably impressive showing. It could be argued that the modest bump in sales is a positive reaction to the Tokyo 3DS press conference on 13th September, with a number of high profile game announcements made. Whatever the reason, it is a welcome boost for the company.

Welsh ex-pat Tom is responsible for the day-to-day running of the site. He's the guy to thank for the generally brilliant nature of the content which massages your eyeballs on a daily basis. Also has an unhealthy obsession with all things Bowser.

Considering theese numbers it's quite curious why investors are panicking so much and suggesting that Nintendo should stop making hardware. And I constantly hear from gamers in my area that "3DS is dying"... Except it's not.

Man, I want Dragon Quest Collection. Classic DQ titles are just ignored outside Japan. And I guess would continue to be, with the Wii VC in drought mode, I guess until Wii U's release. Sometimes it royally sucks not to be a Japanese (or, these days, European) gamer.

I saw the first months of the ds, ds lite and unfortunately, I can say that's low sales for the 3DS. BUT there will be a new mario, mario kart 7 and other games which will be released next year. Hopefully, it will increase its sales.